I came across this pub in Dublin whilst looking for a good Irish Breakfast. Little did I know of its contents and décor. What a gem of a pub to visit – eat and have a few drinks!!! I lost count of the number of beer taps – pick a beer!!!!! O’Neills Pub is certainly a must see- allow time to browse through the pub on all of its floors … Continue reading O’Neills Pub – Dublin – Beer – History – Eclectic

Transportation always fascinates me – especially industrial areas. It seems to evoke a heart beat of the city. Dublin Port has two amazing icons which beckon you into the bay. You first see the 1768 built bright red Poolbeg Lighthouse which sits at the end of the four mile long pier – keep an eye out for the locals fishing on this pier. The looming Poolbeg Chimneys tower in at over 207 … Continue reading Early Morning Dublin Port – Industrial – Moving – Colourful

Winter has its own beauty – dark – brisk – detailed. Arriving back in Dublin in July for a the Writers Conference, I had to take a step back to see if it was the same city. Summer had arrived and the city takes full advantage of the warmth to display pots of colour throughout the city. Lush, full vibrant pots and baskets everywhere! I still … Continue reading Dublin in bloom at night – Lush – Colour – Alive

The famous Kilmainham Goal in Dublin has many fascinating stories and history to be told. Executions of the leaders from the Easer Rising to 40,000 convicts sent to Australia from this gaol during the 1800’s. You’ll hear stories about infamous inmates, executions and transportations. These were harsh times – when you look and feel the gates, see the thickness of the walls – no one escaped! If I had to … Continue reading Ireland – Kilmainham Gaol – Stories – History – Cruel

Running by the seat of my pants, I arrange my transport at the last minute from London to Dublin. Oh god accommodation! My thoughts drift to – ‘something with a bit of history, I want to ‘feel’ Dublin. Mind you, I know nothing of Dublin – zip, zero. Scanning the internet on the ferry, one property ‘spoke to me’ for some odd reason – ‘Barry’s Hotel’. Check the … Continue reading Sweet Dreams! A rare piece of history in Dublin – Barry’s Hotel

I saw a quote when I arrived in Dublin’s port on my first visit – yet didn’t take too much notice as I thought it was more of an advert. On my second visit, I re read the quote and understood its essence. “When I die, Dublin will be written in my heart.” by James Joyce *Arriving by ferry to Dublin two chimneys loomed from the distance. The iconic Poolbeg Chimneys were mesmerising, beckoning … Continue reading When I die, Dublin……………… by James Joyce

Dublin’s rich turbulent history does not show in its gorgeous Georgian architecture, elegant parks and of course their famous whisky! Room 1A at the Barry’s Hotel – where Michael Collins often stayed and shot at the British troops through the window – escaping through the back of the hotel he went to Cork where he was shot. Sweet dreams – what a treat! … Continue reading Dublin in Black & White – Elegant – Troubled – Rousing…